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Definition reed in British English

reed noun

noun
/riːd/
1

a tall thin plant that grows near water. Its stems can be used to make things. A place where a lot of reeds grow is called a reed bed.

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1.1

made of reeds

Example

a reed basket

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2

a thin piece of wood, metal, or plastic in the top of a musical instrument such as a clarinet or an oboe. The reed moves and makes a sound when you blow over it.

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Definition reed in British English